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EdFriedland
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I had a similar scare last week when the Sterling 5 fretless came. Big gash in the box, and a major indent - like they shot at it - in the hardshell. Luckily, no damage to the bass. Bass Whisperer -1, Fedex - 0.
azzy_wazzy
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Heehee yes - that baby will be in MY grubby little paws soon.
Can't WAIT to have some quality time with a Bongo. Will be my next purchase for sure.
GreyDad
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The Blue Dawn is just gorgeous and I am in love with it. I think I've come to the conclusion I'd like one but not the HSp, which I will soon be sending to azzy, but maybe after just one more play...
Problem is I don't know where to get a BD 5er HH, anyone seen any around...?
Problem is I don't know where to get a BD 5er HH, anyone seen any around...?
bovinehost
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They're around, I hear. Not often, mind you........
Hey Mark, I tweaked the setup a bit on this one and sat down with it last night for a few hours. What strings are on there?
Jack
Manfloozy
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I really "need" a Blue Dawn Bongo one of these days... absolutely one of my favorites. Next fretted bass will have to be a BD..... it just seems natural And that pic kills me.... lust, pure lust.
But alas it will be a while before I am allowed to spend any gear money.... or the wife will do evil things to me in my sleep.
You boys and girls enjoy the beautious Bongos!
And that pic kills me.... lust, pure lust. But alas it will be a while before I am allowed to spend any gear money.... or the wife will do evil things to me in my sleep.
You boys and girls enjoy the beautious Bongos!
markbass99
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I believe the strings on that bass are regular EB Slinkies. After I got the rosewood BFR Bongo brand new from the factory I was convinced that they were the strings that sounded the best on the Bongo and put them on all the Bongos I had.
bovinehost
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Dang. I was playing that sucker last night and thinking, "Whoa, I don't like rounds, but these are very cool."
Sterling's going to lord this over me, I imagine.
Big Poppa
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lording it is putting it mildly
bovinehost
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And while I stay pretty quiet on "that subject", and while I do know that my particular affliction is not widespread, for which I'm sure you're extremely glad, I will be...oh, hell, this is just too painful.
You own me. Damn it. Worthington was giving me grief about it last night. I was up late, working on this bass, chatting with him and he said, "Slinkys have made you their b!tch, admit it." And I said, "No, I'm not sure these are Slinkys!"
I got this bad-ass in my lap again tonight. Slinkys. I hate you, Sterling Ball!
Jackie (in The Realm of the Slinkys)
Big Poppa
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just a little full spectrum tone
bovinehost
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Well, yeah, I'm noticing this. Cowpilot will never put up with this kind of range, but I can have my dark little secrets at home. Just don't tell THEM, okay?
strummer
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This thread makes me smile, in a nice way
Grand Wazoo
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To be honest, Jack I don't really understand why you need to use flats when I see in some of the pics of you playing live that the main bass head you use is a Mark Bass, if you wack that VLE filter 90% on, I find that the sound is exactly as that of a bass strung with flats or even muted when full on. I know it's a compromise, but one that allows you to go back to a nice and clean bright sound when the cowpilot lads are not around
maddog
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I'm not sure necessity is involved in Jack using flats.
strummer
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No, the real reason is he needs to care for his delicate fingers, and playing rounds means blisters and then calluses, not really suitable for a safe expert;-)
maddog
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safes? I thought proctology was involved.
the, yes, I went there,
the, yes, I went there,
bovinehost
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yes
Big Poppa
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Good point Wazoo
